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Workshop spots typically fill within days of announcement. Subscribers get 48–72h early access before public release. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
What you'll get
Workshop priority access + practical education between trips.
Workshop announcements
Small groups (max 4 participants) across Australia and internationally. Spots typically fill within days. Subscribers get 48–72h early access before public release.
Planning + technique
How to think about tide, swell, wind, cloud, and moon phase. Repeatable setups for seascapes, long exposures, and astro. No hype, just better choices.
Cheat sheets + guides
Astro focus routines, gear recommendations, location breakdowns, and editing workflow notes you can actually use in the field.
Topics we cover
If you've searched any of these, you'll feel at home.
- Landscape photography settings (sunrise/sunset contrast)
- Lightroom workflow: culling, colour, local adjustments
- Seascape long exposure technique (without overcomplicating it)
- Photoshop foundations: blending/stacking when it makes sense
- Sharpness and stability: tripod habits that work
- Gear notes: what matters, what's optional
- Composition systems for headlands, bays, waterfalls
- Field mistakes to avoid (and how to recover fast)
- Milky Way basics: focus routines, exposure intent, framing
- Workshop updates across Australia and New Zealand
For access rules and site restrictions, verify official sources, follow signage, and use on-site guidance. Night sky content is always conditions dependent.
Who it's for (and who it's not)
Quick filter so you don't waste time.
You want workshop access + practical improvement
- You're interested in small-group workshops across Australia (Noosa, Kiama, Gold Coast, Uluru, Tasmania) or internationally (New Zealand, Utah 2027)
- You want ongoing education on landscape, seascape, and astro technique between trips
- You don't need "pro" gear — you do need curiosity and the willingness to practise
You want hype or guarantees
- You want guaranteed night sky conditions, secret locations, or daily emails
- This is calm, practical guidance — if conditions don't cooperate, the goal is a better process, not promises
What past participants say
Real feedback from real workshops — announced to the list first.
"Before the workshop, my approach was simple — just take the shot. Now it's all about planning, preparation, and waiting for the light. Understanding light as the most fundamental element of composition was the real revelation. The total experience will exceed expectations."
"It surprised me how much I still had to learn — and how quickly small adjustments improved my results. You gain so much more than just photos — you leave with practical skills, creative direction, and genuine confidence in your vision."
"Advanced techniques like exposure blending and shooting full manual felt out of reach before. Three days on the Sapphire Coast changed that. For anyone at an intermediate level sitting on the fence, I'd say do it."
"Definitely worth it — expert tuition, incredible locations, and a great group of like-minded photographers in a genuinely fun atmosphere. My photography has noticeably improved since the workshop. If you're sitting on the fence, just go."
"Dylan brings a depth of knowledge that's rare — but what sets him apart is his genuine willingness to share all of it. I learned an enormous amount yet never once felt overwhelmed. I'd recommend this without hesitation and would sign up for another workshop in a heartbeat."
"I've done quite a few workshops with Dylan now, and I keep coming back for good reason. The planning that goes into finding the right locations at the right time is exceptional — nothing is left to chance. And the Milky Way sessions? Absolutely fantastic."
Upcoming workshops
These release to the newsletter before going public. Join to get the notification email when seats open.
Gold Coast Hinterland
Mount Barney, Lamington NP, coastal locations. Small group (max 4). Sunrise, seascape, and hinterland compositions.
New Zealand Winter Astrophotography
South Island dark sky locations. DOC permit managed. Small group, conditions-led Milky Way and landscape technique.
South West WA (with Nathan Dobbie)
Joint workshop with strong initial response. Premium destination, small group. Newsletter members notified first.
Tasmania East Coast
Bay of Fires + Freycinet. 5 days / 4 nights, max 4 photographers. Accommodation and transfers included. From AU$3,950.
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